Using FX1 w/ mixer at DVinfo.net

Greg Jacobson · February 19th, 2005, 03:01 PM

I have a Z1 and a friend of mine just got an FX1. We are going to use these cams on the same shoot so I am planning on using a mixer for his cam to hook up XLR mics.

If I was to use the Sound Devices 302 mixer would I need to use a pad into the mini jack on the FX1?

Also, are there any drawbacks/limitations I need to be worried about when using an FX1 w/ mixer as opposed to just using another Z1? If there are I might just rent another Z1.

Sean M Lee · February 19th, 2005, 03:32 PM

isn't the limiter always on with the FX1?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 19th, 2005, 03:43 PM

I don't believe there is a means of disabling the AGC on the FX1, but I could be incorrect, since I don't have one.

Greg Jacobson · February 19th, 2005, 03:45 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Sean M Lee : isn't the limiter always on with the FX1? -->>>

Yes, that is one issue. I am more concerned about hooking the mixer up the the FX1 because I have read that with some mini DV cameras you have to pad down the line into the mini jack.

Sean M Lee · February 19th, 2005, 05:11 PM

depends on the mixer, too.
some mixers have line level or mic level out...make sure yours is set correctly.

Shannon Rawls · February 19th, 2005, 07:28 PM

I beleive your mixer can be switched to send a "MIC" level signal rather then Line Level.

Either way, In the FX1, I think you can go in the menu and switch it from MIC to LINE for the levels. So you should be all good.

- ShannonRawls.com

February 19th, 2005, 03:01 PM	#1
Greg Jacobson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 141	Using FX1 w/ mixer I have a Z1 and a friend of mine just got an FX1. We are going to use these cams on the same shoot so I am planning on using a mixer for his cam to hook up XLR mics. If I was to use the Sound Devices 302 mixer would I need to use a pad into the mini jack on the FX1? Also, are there any drawbacks/limitations I need to be worried about when using an FX1 w/ mixer as opposed to just using another Z1? If there are I might just rent another Z1.

February 19th, 2005, 03:43 PM	#3
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	I don't believe there is a means of disabling the AGC on the FX1, but I could be incorrect, since I don't have one. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 19th, 2005, 03:32 PM	#2
Sean M Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 160	isn't the limiter always on with the FX1?

February 19th, 2005, 03:45 PM	#4
Greg Jacobson Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 141	<<<-- Originally posted by Sean M Lee : isn't the limiter always on with the FX1? -->>> Yes, that is one issue. I am more concerned about hooking the mixer up the the FX1 because I have read that with some mini DV cameras you have to pad down the line into the mini jack.

February 19th, 2005, 05:11 PM	#5
Sean M Lee Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 160	depends on the mixer, too. some mixers have line level or mic level out...make sure yours is set correctly.

February 19th, 2005, 07:28 PM	#6
Shannon Rawls Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 853	I beleive your mixer can be switched to send a "MIC" level signal rather then Line Level. Either way, In the FX1, I think you can go in the menu and switch it from MIC to LINE for the levels. So you should be all good. - ShannonRawls.com